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The Little Compton Republican Town Committee' will host a candidates' forum for candidates seeking seats on the town council and school committee this coming Monday, Oct. 7, at the Little Compton …
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10/3/24
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Both residents and voters should definitely pay attention to the rhetoric appearing in letters to the editor on page seven of the Sakonnet Times' Sept. 26. Issue. It's very difficult to see words …
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10/3/24
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Last night I attended a meeting called by Don McNaughton, chairman of the Little Compton Agricultural Trust (LCACT) to present two development options for Little Compton (by an outside planning …
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10/3/24
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Not having a spouse or granny who has lived in Little Compton forever, I found this community in the usual way — by running the cursor on Google Earth along the 400 miles of Rhode Island …
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10/3/24
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Last week, I attended the Agricultural Conservancy Trust (Ag Trust) presentation of the Little Compton Futures Project. The presentation included informative historical and current land use data, …
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10/3/24
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A Connecticut man who allegedly took part in a scam that cost a Tiverton resident nearly $200,000 in gold bullion last month is being held in federal custody as part of a larger investigation into …
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By Ted Hayes
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10/3/24
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The League of Women Voters of Rhode Island is providing a fantastic public service throughout the month leading up to Election Day. League volunteers, led by a group more robust and active than we …
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10/3/24
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BS has been interviewing potential voters in the so-called swing states about for whom they are going to vote for President. Virtually all Trump supporters said they were voting for him …
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By Arlene Violet
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10/2/24
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Each autumn bird watching enthusiasts flock to Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts, which are main stops on the Atlantic Flyway. Glimpses of rare birds and awe-inspiring views of flocks of …
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By Cindy and Ed Moura
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10/2/24
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I f you have not fished a tautog tournament, this is the one to enter. The AnglerCatch RI Tog Classic will be held Sunday, Oct. 13, from sunrise to 2 p.m.
There are over $50,000 in prizes and …
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By Capt. Dave Monti
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10/2/24
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Fall is upon us and I’ve been delving into more historical fiction and another book by Ron Rash.
“The Matchmaker’s Gift” by Lynda Cohen Loigman (2022) is a charming, …
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By Lynda Rego
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10/2/24
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I am seeing political lawn signs everywhere, but have you noticed the yellow ones that aren’t political? They say "STOP SEASONS," and not everyone I asked knew what they meant. Turns out that a …
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10/2/24
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I have been part of the Wilbur McMahon School community for 50-plus years — as a parent, as a teacher, and now as a grandparent. I have seen more administrators and school committee members …
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10/2/24
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After my last swim of the Summer I ran into one of the first friends I made when I moved into town in the late ‘80s. Besides being veterans we have little else in common; yet, we enjoy shooting …
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10/2/24
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If Little Compton residents want to learn more about their candidates for local office, it looks like they will have to attend two separate political forums.
Little Compton Republicans have …
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By Shaunna Watson
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10/1/24
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STORY OF THE WEEK: Although getting an appointment with a doctor is a fundamental need, doing that has become increasingly difficult due to the shortage of primary care physicians in Rhode Island. …
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By Ian Donnis
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10/1/24
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PORTSMOUTH — Bumped back up to Division I this year after capturing the D-2 state championship last fall, the Portsmouth High School girls’ varsity soccer team notched a shutout win …
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9/30/24
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Each autumn bird watching enthusiasts flock to Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts, which are main stops on the Atlantic Flyway. Glimpses of rare birds and awe-inspiring views of flocks of …
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By Cindy and Ed Moura
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9/30/24
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Come Wednesday, Nov. 6, Little Compton could see an exceedingly rare, if not unprecedented, turn of events in Rhode Island — a husband and wife serving together on the same school committee, following the resignation Monday …
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By Ted Hayes
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9/26/24
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I am writing to share effective Monday, Sept. 23, I have resigned as a member of the Little Compton School Committee, a role that has been both an honor and a responsibility.
Sadly, as …
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9/26/24
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— Tim Jones is a native of East Providence. His strip, "Sourgrapes," is syndicated in numerous publications across the country.
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By Tim Jones
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9/26/24
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The election season is now upon us, and in Tiverton we now know who the actual candidates are. I sincerely hope they have all given a lot of thought to the commitment they are making, particularly …
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9/25/24
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Nine months ago, I wrote a commentary for the Sakonnet Times titled “ Little Compton at the tipping point: Loving it to death? ” (Dec. 28, 2023).
On January 10, 2024, a group of …
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9/25/24
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Little Compton officials want to know how the town and local senior service providers can improve the support system for the community’s older residents and provide …
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9/25/24
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STORY OF THE WEEK: Rhode Island officials plan to assemble a proposal in the weeks ahead meant to keep Hasbro in the state. Details remain unclear for now, but Gov. Dan McKee and House Speaker Joe …
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By Ian Donnis
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9/24/24
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